Port of Dover is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and has set challenging targets to achieve this.
One of our four underpinning values is to Look after everyone & everything - We are safe, secure and sustainable. We care about people’s wellbeing, and are responsible custodians of assets.
The Port of Dover is committed to preparing today to continue to be a critical part of the UK supply chain of tomorrow. Climate change is recognised globally, the UK Government has recognised and set ambitious targets to bring all GHG emissions to net-zero by 2050. The Maritime industry has committed to play it’s part in reducing emissions as set out in the Clean Maritime Plan. Port of Dover recognises the collective responsibility of our industry and we take pride in this responsibility and the significant role we play for all our stakeholders to prioritise decarbonisation and will work tirelessly to find solutions and lead progress inside and outside the port challenging ourselves to Close the gap every day working to achieve the zero targets outlined below.
Target 2025
Carbon Net Zero Scope 1 & 2
We have reduced our Carbon footprint by 85% since 2007. Further reductions to our Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions will be achieved through:
– Sourcing alternative fuels
– Utilising renewable energy sources wherever possible
– Electrifying the Port’s landside fleet
– Encouraging cycling to and at work
– Offsetting carbon emissions through natural or economical means
Target 2030
Carbon Net Zero Scope 1, 2 & 3
We Aim to go one step further by ensuring there is no net release of carbon to the atmosphere balancing residual Scope 1, 2 and defined Scope 3 carbon emissions utilising natural means by continuing all of the above actions and:
– Minimising carbon emissions in procurement
– Minimising caron in development projects
Green Corridor Beyond 2030
We are working with the wider port and local community, supply chain, customers and ports sharing the short strait corridor to determine and target collective carbon-zero ambitions towards creating a Green Corridor.
Target Zero
Port of Dover commits to continual improvements, working towards a more sustainable Port. To this end, we have the following continuous improvement targets towards Zero harm from our own activities.